Almira

Almira is 49 years old. Together with her husband they are raising two children. In 2003 the spouses started a business selling mobile phones using an amount of 20,000 som (KGS) as a starting capital. They were able to build the business and have regular customers. Almira has an average monthly income in the amount of 20,000 KGS. Because of her hard work in the business the spouses where able to buy a store in the town's center. With the goal to further grow and expand their business Almira has come to the microfinance bank Bai Tushum and Partners for a loan in the amount of 80,000 som to increase the sale of goods. Almira plans to invest the income from the loan into growth and expansion of her business and also improve the financial situation of her family.

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About Bai Tushum Bank CJSC

Bai Tushum Bank CJSC is a microfinance bank in Kyrgyzstan offering clients a range of products including loans for business development, trade, production, leasing, mortgage, consumption and more. Its portfolio is mostly comprised of group loans that cater to the broadest population of clients. Kiva lenders’ funds help the bank expand its services in remote areas to impact even more vulnerable communities in Kyrgyzstan.